welcome

Not long ago, dentists were about as welcome as a toothache at shopping centers.

Fans will surely welcome such long-awaited initiatives to improve pace of play on the game's biggest tour.

"The incredible, warm welcome I've received so far has already given me a glimpse of how special the journey ahead of me will be," he said.

The UN has welcomed the promise by Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to form an independent investigative committee and to hold those responsible to account.

A Sunday lunch at the pub or a special celebration, you were always made welcome.